Your source for the latest research news Follow: Facebook X/Twitter Subscribe: RSS Feeds Newsletter New! Sign up for our free email newsletter .Dementia News January 21, 2024 Top Headlines Hearing Loss Increases the Risk of Dementia Jan.5, 2024 In a new study featuring data from 573,088 people, researchers have found a link between hearing loss and the development of dementia.The study is the largest of its kind to …
Alzheimer’s Discovery Reveals Dire Effect of Toxic Tau Protein on Brain Cells Dec.21, 2023 Researchers have discovered how harmful tau proteins damage the essential operating instructions for our brain cells, a finding which could lead to new …
Finding That Statins Could Slow Dementia Stimulates Further Research Dec.
20, 2023 Blood fat-lowering statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, at least for some patients.But the researchers are cautious in their interpretations and see the results as a first step in a research journey that may eventually provide …Very Irregular Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia Dec.
13, 2023 People who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns, according to new research.The study does not prove that sleep irregularity causes dementia.It only shows an …Latest Headlines updated 10:02am EST Risk of Young-Onset Dementia Could Be Reduced Through Targeting Health and Lifestyle Factors Dec.
27, 2023 Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia.The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause …Predicting Alzheimer’s Dementia in Oldest of the Old Dec.24, 2023 A new study indicates that severity of amyloid deposition in the brain — not just age — may be key to determining who will benefit from new therapies that delay the progression of Alzheimer’s …Smoking Causes Brain Shrinkage, Study Finds Dec.12, 2023 Smoking shrinks the brain and effectively causes premature brain aging, according to a new study.Quitting smoking prevents further loss of brain tissue but doesn’t restore the brain to its original …
Clues to Preventing Alzheimer’s Come from Patient Who, Despite Genetics, Evaded Disease Dec.11, 2023 A woman who never developed Alzheimer’s despite a strong genetic predisposition may hold the key to stopping the disease in its tracks.Studying the …
Serotonin Loss May Contribute to Cognitive Decline in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease Dec.7, 2023 Comparing PET scans of more than 90 adults with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI), researchers say relatively lower levels of the so-called …Protein Found in Brain Linked to Frontotemporal Dementia Dec.7, 2023 An international team of researchers has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential treatments for the …
Alzheimer’s: Researchers Determine the Structural Basis for Interactions Between Apolipoprotein E and Amyloid Beta Dec.7, 2023 A new biophysical study why apoE and other apolipoproteins co-deposit with amyloids and provides a structural basis for understanding how …
New Protein Linked to Early-Onset Dementia Identified Dec.6, 2023 Scientists have identified abnormal aggregates of a protein called TAF15 in the brains of individuals with early-onset dementia, known as frontotemporal dementia, where the cause was not previously …Researchers Develop New Brain Network Modeling Tools to Advance Alzheimer’s Disease Research Nov.30, 2023 Researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools — previously developed to analyze brains of …Very High Levels of ‘Good Cholesterol’ May Be Associated With Dementia Risk: Study Nov.
29, 2023 Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as ‘good cholesterol’, are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older …
Cutting Risk of Young-Onset Dementia Predicting Alzheimer’s Dementia Smoking Causes Brain Shrinkage: Study Genetic Risk but Still Evading Early Alzheimer’s Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Frontotemporal Dementia Alzheimer’s: Apolipoprotein E and Amyloid Beta New Protein Linked to Early-Onset Dementia Advancing Alzheimer’s Disease Research High Levels of ‘Good Cholesterol’: Dementia Earlier Headlines Summaries Headlines Coronary Heart Disease Before Age 45 May Increase Risk of Dementia Later in Life Nov.29, 2023 Having coronary heart disease at a younger age was associated with an increased risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, finds a new …Conscientious Personalities Less at Risk of Dementia Diagnosis Nov.29, 2023 People with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those with neuroticism and negative affect, according to …
Scientists Unveil Promising Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Nov.28, 2023 A research team has identified VCAM1, a cell surface protein found on immune cells of the brain, as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), paving the way for developing novel …
Brain Boost: Can a Coach Help Elders at Risk for Alzheimer’s? Nov.27, 2023 As more medications move towards federal approval for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found that personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss for …Hearing Loss Is Associated With Subtle Changes in the Brain Nov.21, 2023 A team of researchers employed hearing tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine whether hearing impairment is associated with differences in specific brain regions and affects dementia …Study Reveals Broader Impact of Alzheimer’s on Brain Function Nov.16, 2023 Scientists have published new evidence that shows changes in brain network patterns that occur in early-stage Alzheimer’s disease differ from those associated with normal aging.
The findings …Smaller Hippocampus Linked to Cognitive Decline Nov.
16, 2023 With the rise of new drugs that can target the amyloid-beta plaques in the brain that are an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, new ways are needed to determine whether memory loss and thinking …Research Team Discovers New Role of Cerebellum in Coordinating the Brain Network Essential for Social Recognition Memory Nov.6, 2023 Researchers discovered the cerebellum coordinates the brain network essential for social recognition …Brain Health in Over 50s Deteriorated More Rapidly During the Pandemic, Study Finds Nov.2, 2023 Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the pandemic to sustained cognitive …Strawberry Consumption May Reduce Dementia Risk for Middle-Aged Individuals Nov.
1, 2023 New research found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations….Improving Deep Sleep May Prevent Dementia, Study Finds Oct.30, 2023 As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing …
Higher Levels of Triglycerides Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia Oct.25, 2023 Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to …New Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline Oct.25, 2023 Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new …
New Study Reveals Role of Hippocampus in Two Functions of Memory Oct.
23, 2023 For the first time, a new study in rats teases apart the role of the hippocampus in two functions of memory — one that remembers associations between time, place and what one did, and another that …Women With a Heart Healthy Diet in Midlife Are Less Likely to Report Cognitive Decline Later Oct.20, 2023 Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study …Scientists Discover Links Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Gut Microbiota Oct.17, 2023 Research identifies links between gut bacteria, inflammation and brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The findings suggest that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred via the …Adults With ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Developing Dementia Oct.
17, 2023 Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD, according to a new study.The study followed more than …Researchers Reveal Link Between Alzheimer’s and Sex Hormones Oct.17, 2023 Researchers have shown female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer’s manifests in the brain.The study also highlights the importance of developing therapeutic strategies …Fluctuating Blood Pressure: A Warning Sign for Dementia and Heart Disease Oct.16, 2023 The link between high blood pressure and a range of health problems is well known, and researchers have now found that fluctuating blood pressure can be just as risky and a potential precursor to …New Study Finds Link Between Subjective and Objective Memory Decline Oct.
11, 2023 Among people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines on their tests.A new study shows that people who have …Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Coronary Heart Disease Before Age 45 May Increase Risk of Dementia Later in Life Conscientious Personalities Less at Risk of Dementia Diagnosis Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Scientists Unveil Promising Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Monday, November 27, 2023 Brain Boost: Can a Coach Help Elders at Risk for Alzheimer’s? Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Hearing Loss Is Associated With Subtle Changes in the Brain Thursday, November 16, 2023 Study Reveals Broader Impact of Alzheimer’s on Brain Function Smaller Hippocampus Linked to Cognitive Decline Monday, November 6, 2023 Research Team Discovers New Role of Cerebellum in Coordinating the Brain Network Essential for Social Recognition Memory Thursday, November 2, 2023 Brain Health in Over 50s Deteriorated More Rapidly During the Pandemic, Study Finds Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Strawberry Consumption May Reduce Dementia Risk for Middle-Aged Individuals Monday, October 30, 2023 Improving Deep Sleep May Prevent Dementia, Study Finds Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Higher Levels of Triglycerides Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia New Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline Monday, October 23, 2023 New Study Reveals Role of Hippocampus in Two Functions of Memory Friday, October 20, 2023 Women With a Heart Healthy Diet in Midlife Are Less Likely to Report Cognitive Decline Later Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Scientists Discover Links Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Gut Microbiota Adults With ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Developing Dementia Researchers Reveal Link Between Alzheimer’s and Sex Hormones Monday, October 16, 2023 Fluctuating Blood Pressure: A Warning Sign for Dementia and Heart Disease Wednesday, October 11, 2023 New Study Finds Link Between Subjective and Objective Memory Decline Certain Navigational Mistakes Could Be Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors for Dementia Vary by Ethnicity, Study Finds Thursday, October 5, 2023 Protein That Could Help Defeat Alzheimer’s and Increase Productive Lifespan Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Graphene Oxide Reduces the Toxicity of Alzheimer’s Proteins Monday, October 2, 2023 Study Indicates Possible Link Between Chronic Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease Thursday, September 28, 2023 Decoding the Complexity of Alzheimer’s Disease Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Could a Breakdown in the Brain’s Networks Allow Infections to Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease? Friday, September 8, 2023 Exercise-Induced Hormone Irisin May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Plaque and Tangle Pathology in the Brain Thursday, September 7, 2023 Specialized T Cells in the Brain Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease Phase I Clinical Trial Shows Treatment Designed to Clear Senescent Cells in Alzheimer’s Disease Is Safe Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Concussions Early in Life Tied to Late Life Cognitive Decline Researchers to Study Alzheimer’s Disease in Marmosets Tuesday, September 5, 2023 New Cause of Alzheimer’s, Vascular Dementia Thursday, August 31, 2023 Radiologists Must Monitor Novel Alzheimer’s Treatment Side Effect New Blood Test Gives Very High Accuracy to Screen for Alzheimer’s Disease Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Educational Attainment Protects Against a Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease Discoveries on Memory Mechanisms Could Unlock New Therapies for Alzheimer’s and Other Brain Diseases Friday, August 25, 2023 New Human Cell-Based 3D Model Reveals Insights Into How Immune Cells Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Wednesday, August 23, 2023 A Fitness Tracker for Brain Health: How a Headband Can Identify Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in Your Sleep Monday, August 21, 2023 Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s Pathology, Study Shows Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Stem Cell Therapy Rescues Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease Tau-PET : Future of Alzheimer’s Patients Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Key Cause of Restricted Blood Flow to the Brain in Vascular Dementia Monday, August 7, 2023 Unraveling Alzheimer’s Catalysts Thursday, August 3, 2023 Potential New Tool for Early Identification of Dementia Risk Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Minds & Eyes: Study Shows Dementia More Common in Older Adults With Vision Issues Sweet Smell of Success: Simple Fragrance Method Produces Major Memory Boost Monday, July 31, 2023 This Protein May Predict Mild Cognitive Impairment Years Before Symptoms Friday, July 28, 2023 Enhanced Light Sensitivity May Contribute to Alzheimer’s ‘sundowning,’ Disease Progression Thursday, July 27, 2023 Tau-Regulating Protein Identified as a Promising Target for Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Wednesday, July 26, 2023 People With Increased Genetic Risk of Alzheimer’s May Lose Sense of Smell First Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Scientists May Have Discovered Mechanism Behind Cognitive Decline in Aging Monday, July 24, 2023 Dementia Becomes an Emergency 1.4 Million Times a Year Saturday, July 22, 2023 Bodybuilding Supplement May Help Stave Off Alzheimer’s Thursday, July 20, 2023 Volunteering in Late Life May Protect the Brain Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia Majority of Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment Still Drive Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Lewy Body Disease Can Be Detected Before Symptoms Monday, July 17, 2023 New Study Shows Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as a Promising Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Third Alzheimer’s Drug Represents ‘opening Chapter in New Era’ Thursday, July 13, 2023 Tau-Based Biomarker Tracks Alzheimer’s Progression Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume Monday, July 10, 2023 Gum Disease Linked to Buildup of Alzheimer’s Plaque Formation Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Lack of Sleep Lessens Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity Fluctuating Levels of Cholesterol and Triglycerides Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia Taking Good Care of Your Teeth May Be Good for Your Brain Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Altered Gut Bacteria May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease Wednesday, June 7, 2023 A Chance Observation Finds Potential Hearing Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Poorly Insulated Nerve Cells Promote Alzheimer’s Disease in Old Age Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Tracking Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Pathology in a Mouse Model Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Low Sexual Satisfaction Linked to Memory Decline Later in Life Thursday, May 25, 2023 Study Finds Brain Connectivity, Memory Improves in Older Adults After Walking Wednesday, May 24, 2023 People Who Live to Be 90+ With Superior Thinking Skills Are Resilient to Alzheimer’s Pathology in Their Brains Monday, May 15, 2023 Can’t Find Your Phone? There’s a Robot for That Dementia Study Reveals How Toxic Proteins Spread Through Brain Wednesday, May 10, 2023 FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab Could Prevent Free-Floating Amyloid Beta Fibrils from Damaging the Brain Thursday, May 4, 2023 Deep Sleep May Mitigate Alzheimer’s Memory Loss Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Air Pollution May Increase Risk of Dementia, Complicated by Genetics Stress Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Female Mice but Not Males Monday, May 1, 2023 Slowing Down in Your Old Age? It May Be a Dementia Warning Sign Tuesday, April 25, 2023 First ‘gene Silencing’ Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease Shows Promise Thursday, April 20, 2023 Astrocyte Dysfunction Causes Cognitive Decline Common Infections Linked to Poorer Cognitive Performance in Middle-Aged and Older Adults Sleeping Pill Reduces Levels of Alzheimer’s Proteins Online Tool Found to Be Effective at Assessing Dementia Risk Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Simple Test May Predict Cognitive Impairment Long Before Symptoms Appear Neuroscientists Identify Cells Especially Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Newfound Link Between Alzheimer’s and Iron Could Lead to New Medical Interventions Thursday, April 13, 2023 A New Peptide May Hold Potential as an Alzheimer’s Treatment Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Sugar Molecule in Blood Can Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Thursday, April 6, 2023 Activating Adult-Born Neurons Through Deep Brain Stimulation Alleviates Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Rodent Models Non-Drug Interventions for Patients With Alzheimer’s Are Both Effective and Cost-Effective, Study Shows Monday, April 3, 2023 Early Menopause, Later Start to Hormone Therapy May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Thursday, March 30, 2023 New Mouse Study Reveals a Key Process in How the Brain Forms Memories Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Telomere Shortening — A Sign of Cellular Aging — Linked to Signs of Alzheimer’s in Brain Scans Is Bone Health Linked to Brain Health? Thursday, March 9, 2023 Transporting Antibodies Across the Blood-Brain Barrier to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease Wednesday, March 8, 2023 MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles Discovery of T Cells’ Role in Alzheimer’s, Related Diseases, Suggests New Treatment Strategy Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Modifying Messenger RNA May Provide a New Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Monday, March 6, 2023 Trouble Falling Asleep at Bedtime or in the Middle of the Night? 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